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Way to go, Kosuke!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

H + E8

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!! RIOOOOOOTTTTT!!!!

Nice little hit!!! WOOT! Runners at 2nd and 3rd, 1 out! RIOT!!!!

by slcathena on Jun 19, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wewt

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We still owe Gallagher 1.5 runs.

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Huge error on CF

just sac fly needed for another run

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jun 19, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Scrappy score!

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jun 19, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Upton just made a big mistake.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I do believe

the blood has started to flow in my veins again. What a nice feeling.

by sue369 on Jun 19, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

I’ve really missed this…

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jun 19, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know

I was so bummed out about Z’s injury, but this game so far has lightened me up.

by Geo4MVP on Jun 19, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i've been trying to get my room mate into the cubs...

and he’s officially bad luck… made him watch the last 2 games… and he REALLY got into it in the 9th… he’s out seeing a movie tonight… and they’re winning… figures

by lswaidz on Jun 19, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

D-Lee summons the power of Mark Grace…

by digitalbenjamin on Jun 19, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

which leads to...

BY THE POWER OF GRACE-SKULL!

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's take it easy on pics in the game thread....

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Excellent pun.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

just wait till I figure out

who She-Ra is.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Carol Slezak

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, Santos...

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dammit

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

rightside baby rightside

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

me too

that and the fact that i completely lack the althletecism to play

by BradB311 on Jun 19, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lee just took Upton off the hook

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright, Rammy do your thing

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit, Rammy, God forbid you should see more than 5 pitches tonight.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Goodnight ya'll

Gotta go home. Have no fear, the Cubs will win this game.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 19, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Watch out for the Owl of Minerva

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

poo

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jun 19, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

I don’t care about Lee’s 3 singles. That was a big spot for him.

by NOLACubs on Jun 19, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I care about his 3 singles

Great sign after his recent slump

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Surely you jest.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

3

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NEW PITCHER

OUT: 36 Gallagher RHP (in line for W)
IN: 49 Marmol RHP

49 CARLOS MARMOL RHP

2008: 1-1, 37 G, 3 SV, 43.0 IP, 18 H, 10 R, 10 ER, 4 HR, 15 BB – 63 SO, 2 HBP, 1 WP, 2.09 ERA, 212 ERA+, 0.767 WHIP … that’s an absurd 13+ SO / 9 IP

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Think he goes 2 innings today?

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jun 19, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MIZ

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You've to alter your sig to reflect the game the Edmonds misses with his injury

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no way

too lazy

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Not too lazy to compile all of those stats, but too lazy to go one more.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha - yes, that's true. also too lazy to update what's already there, i'm a day behind

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ZOU!

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jun 19, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm guessing 2 innings unless

he throws a lot of pitches.. That said the walk doesn’t help

by LT on Jun 19, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHITE CASTLE!

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Deep breath Carlos. Relax. Geeze.

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I would like a few burgers

Can anyone recommend a local place?

by ZuletaFan on Jun 19, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Um...

WHITE CASTLE!

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ooooh

White Castle, good choice Gary

by ZuletaFan on Jun 19, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought this was a Marmol joke.

I would never darken the door of a White Castle…sober, that is.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you're serious,

The White Palace Grill

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Paradise Pup

in Des Plaines is good…

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jun 19, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

how about this one

but it is thousands miles away from you… sorry!

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jun 19, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Check this out

“The Burger”

$200 Burger at Burger King featuring Wagyu beef

by lswaidz on Jun 19, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ridiculous

We don’t use such excellent beef for burgers ;-P

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jun 19, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aybar walks. Runner on, nobody out.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta go, hootin and hollerin and my dogs think they are in trouble.....

time to watch from the back porch…..

See y’all!!!! GO CUBS!!!!!!!!

by crazymountain on Jun 19, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You live in Tropicana?

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He'not getting his slider over

Cmon Karlos!

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

3-1 count, Blanco out to talk to Marmol.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok

Come on Carlos

Find the spot, please

by ZuletaFan on Jun 19, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Get Howry up. This is ridiculous

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Navarro walks. Back-to-back walks, nobody out.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

triple play

he’s just setting it up, yo.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Coaching visit by Rothschild to the mound.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just not Cotts

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah,

why wasn’t Eyre facing the switch-hitters and lefty at the bottom of the order anyway?

And just got here, but I caught Hoffpauir’s double on Gameday – looked good, looked un-LOST.

by DGU on Jun 19, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marmol: 11 pitches, 8 balls

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who got into the Cubs' pitcher's heads and told them to get cute?

THROW F-N STRIKES!!!!!!!!!

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Against the bottom of the order. Ugh

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TB DUE UP

9. Gross (LH)
1. Iwamura (LH)
2. Crawford (LH)

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he's done this before

Marmol then gets pissed and drops 9 straight nasty sliders in there, inning over

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on Jun 19, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks like worst scenario...

as a set-up

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jun 19, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marmol

he seems to need to walk a few people before he gets mad and settles down. I wish he would find another way to loosen up.

Don't blow it boys!

by Mr W on Jun 19, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think he comes in too amped, and just slings it up there as hard as he can

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i didn't think carlos had good control

when he almost hit DLee from the bullpen

by lswaidz on Jun 19, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh boy

I have 0 patience for this.

by ZuletaFan on Jun 19, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marmol

He didn’t used to struggle w/ his control early in the season. Now, every outing it seems he struggles w/ control to begin with.

by ankeith15 on Jun 19, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is a result of not pitching for a few days.

We just cannot seem to figure out the right amount to use him.

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jun 19, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Carlos' walks don't score as often

as Wood’s HBPers seem to

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on Jun 19, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You jinxer you!

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HBP. Bases loaded.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Breaking ball for a strike. Yes.

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OH LORD

get him outta there

by lswaidz on Jun 19, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fuckaduck.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HBP after 0-2

ridiculous

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jun 19, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1-2, but your point is still a good one

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow.

Marmol is, uh…

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

gack

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on Jun 19, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Off the left (back) thigh.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Eyre ready yet?

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

need a K

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

upper inside corner

to kill

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jun 19, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why does it always finish this way?

Not good for the blood pressure.

by SF Cubbie on Jun 19, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

is this a joke?

"I'm like the tide baby: I come and go as I please." --Johnny Drama

by cubs2234 on Jun 19, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

cough...cough...sputter....gag....

D. Lee needs to start driving in some runs….and Marmol needs to start throwing strikes.

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

right where we want em

Right?
RIGHT????

Excuse me, I need to throw up

by ZuletaFan on Jun 19, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hang on kids

he might be finding it

by lswaidz on Jun 19, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CUBS BULLPEN

62 Howry RHP

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I've had it...

40 more years of this then I’m done with the Cubs. OK, probably not…

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on Jun 19, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Note to Pinella

you’re overusing Marmol. Please. Stop. This. Now.

by jbgindy on Jun 19, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He just had 4 days off

BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!

by Zy Toro Young on Jun 19, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think you can make that relation

at all.

After all, Eyre just gave up a grand-slam home-run. Is Lou using HIM too much.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Iwamura also HBP. Forces in a run. CHC 3 TB 2 BOT 7

Back-to-back walks followed by back-to-back beanings.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

holy crap

he just hit ANOTHER guy.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NEW PITCHER

OUT: 49 Marmol RHP
IN: 47 Eyre LHP

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

polish sausage

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOW

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well, this is new...

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on Jun 19, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he is the type who needs

to pitch often. He’s had 4 days off and see what happens?

by sue369 on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why does Marmol hate Gallagher?

One has a goofy grin and one has goofy ears. You’d think they’d be friends.

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

like that

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jun 19, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whole lotta chokin goin on tonight

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i wish i had something witty to say

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jun 19, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

those sliders

I think I just got salmonella from those sliders

by ZuletaFan on Jun 19, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I left for about 5 minutes...

I come back to this???????!

The 100th time has GOT to be a charm...

by cubswgnrocks on Jun 19, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love fans

it’s always “what have you done for me lately.”

by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 19, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No

Here, it’s this is so drastically different from what you’ve done for me lately that I don’t understand what’s going on…

by jbgindy on Jun 19, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And what's wrong with that????

There’s been 100 years of NOT THAT goin on w/ the Cubs

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok. that was pathetic.

"I'm like the tide baby: I come and go as I please." --Johnny Drama

by cubs2234 on Jun 19, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what the FFFFF!

Pitching 101: Do not hit the batter. That was one ugly outing for Marmol. Let’s pull this game out of the shitter in a hurry

by sdurst on Jun 19, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Did not expect that at all...

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jun 19, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Way to go turdbreath

Hit two batters, jam the bases, great job chump!

by eamus-catuli on Jun 19, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't you think that is a little much

he has been money this year…

by LT on Jun 19, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sue...

I wholehartedly agree…..things go bad sometimes…BUT…..things needed to go good 2nite for the Cubs….......Hope the rivers are far downhill

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You just got flagged.

Knock that shit off now.

by sue369 on Jun 19, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I flag Sue ans an UnAmerican Unsupporter...

of free speech

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 20, 2008 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you don't get it

we don’t condone intolerance. Neither should you.

by Emelie on Jun 20, 2008 6:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's a good thing

I’m at work so I can’t scream the obscenities that I want to

by chitownhawkeye on Jun 19, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

47 SCOTT EYRE LHP


2-0, 16 G, 10.3 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB – 14 SO, 0.87 ERA, 509 ERA+, 0.968 WHIP

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hang this loss on Marmol

He’d better get his shit together

by eamus-catuli on Jun 19, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You are a very bad fan.

I have serious doubts you are actually a Cub fan

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOW

and I thought you were just kidding.

Don't blow it boys!

by Mr W on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You calling?

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jesus Christopher....

Is much better sswearing

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

GRAND SLAM

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Jun 19, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I give up

good night folks

by ZuletaFan on Jun 19, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This ladies and gents is what it we call "The June Swoon"

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You need to relax.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey

cut that shit out. I’m flagging your ass.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

done

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so have i

Restraining the urge to get giggly....

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 19, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!

by Zy Toro Young on Jun 19, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NAZI

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a problem w/ the post...

It just looks like (sue369, NOT BRUCE, LT Varsho, et.al. ) work for the Cubs and don’t like independent opinions….........

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Flagged = Banned?

Not that what he said was right but I’m just curious….

by CaliCub on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

enough flags

get you banned.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

enough

Let’s try to act like grown up. Frustation = OK. Homophobia, not OK

by sdurst on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What the hell's wrong with you?

You’ve decided to hang two horrible slurs on a guy who has been great til lately and a guy who’s been the best reliever in the National League up until this inning.

by WartburgCub on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've already flaged you

You’ve been nothing but negitive. You sure you’re not a Sox fan or just a troll?

by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We'll leave the unmentonables out.....

But he outa get his hand off….......

Cuz….the SyKankees and the BoSox will (wwith a capital W) eliminate any non dry dreams they have of making the post season

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

can we get a redo of the 7th

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

a grand freaking slam

What the hell is going on. maybe Eyre should have just hit him!

by sdurst on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

gave up 5 runs, just by one hit

the worst of worst

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm out

what a waste of time. God bless

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

have fun kicking ur dog

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lmao

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 19, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is how you choke

Terrible Cubs baseball. Worst execution all this year. Fuck Marmol! Fuck Eyre!

by eamus-catuli on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ms. Fudgecicle

I guess when it comes down to it…..you’d throw the constitution of the United States out the window and allow only speech that agrees with your narrow minded opinions…

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You need to learn how the Constitution works.

The First Amendment only guarantees that the Government will not stifle political speech. BCB isn’t controlled by the government, and the speech being flagged isn’t political.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 20, 2008 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you don't like what

the majority of the people in here post for then please find another place to vent your frustrations. Al has said he does not like the kind of posts the eamus-catuli made. Get over yourself.

by sue369 on Jun 20, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It''s hard to gget excited

about a team that leaves 2 games on the basepaths against TAMPA

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

have you watched these games?

Tampa is a good team.

It sucks, but yeah.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We'll judge how good Tampa is

......in September….

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

whoa man - that one was way way way below the belt

I’ve looked at it several times and I’m not picking up any humor or sarcasm vibes here so I’m thinking you’re serious. And if you are, I’m also thinking that you might want to put together an apology when you wake up in the morning.

And if this was sarcasm, humor, or an inside joke between you and Sue, then I’ll post my apology now for thinking you were serious.

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jun 20, 2008 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dude - go to bed

you’re not making any sense, and probably not making many friends either…

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jun 20, 2008 1:32 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 1:38 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is the

same guy who wanted to blow up St. Louis last year. He was serious.

by sue369 on Jun 20, 2008 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow. That's the lowest of the low.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 12:30 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's the matter.....

the trash at ur frontdoor becoming overwhelming?????

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 20, 2008 12:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This doesn't even make sense. Good one, though.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 1:38 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fucking joke

playing like one.

Good way to get in a slump and heading back home to the White sox…

Fucking joke

My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

uh oh

time for another “game over” thread.

how can you think this game is over with all the cubs comebacks this season? why do you want to be the first to call “game over”? idiots

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

fuckin pathetic

Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."

by DC Cubbie on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Time to watch Countdown

This team’s too gay for me

by eamus-catuli on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

bye

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good riddance

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jun 19, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

flagged again.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude, go away, you troll

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Four flags

on you by me. You should be history soon.

by sue369 on Jun 19, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't wait for the Sox

be a great filght back tonight. Hope they can get their heads out of their asses

by chitownhawkeye on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Another division leading

AL team is the last thing the chokers need right now….

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the chokers? LOL

dumbass

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's just flat wrong.

Watch a game, smart guy.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually I haven't....

I’ve been worried about “this game” all year…...yea…I haven’t posted a lot this season yet…but I do believe I “gave some praise” after the big comeback game.

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I actually watch a lot...

And…the offense has been fair good ….. but I call it as I see it….and when I start seeing a lot of wasted opportunities I bi*&h.

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 19, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure.

I’veb been around here long enough to know that’s B.S.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What a surprise.

Cubs are losing, and kcjones shows up.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What are u guys..

gonnna ddo when Zell finally sells?

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 20, 2008 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good....

I’m glad finally someone other than me is pi$$ed off…

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 20, 2008 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brewers won

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jun 19, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brewers Are a Non-Factor

Not enough pitching and an idiot manager.

by CaliCub on Jun 19, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mid June 2007 Cubs

were still better than the Mid June 2007 Brewers. The true talent of each club eventually shown through at the end of the season. To worry about the Brewers winning the division ahead of the Cubs is folly.

by CaliCub on Jun 19, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is ugly.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 19, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This thread is even uglier.

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 19, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hendry get your fucking fat ass off the toilet and get us a bullpen

Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."

by DC Cubbie on Jun 19, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

omg, really

i can’t believe how you people are tonight.

Restraining the urge to get giggly....

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 19, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

teams lose sometimes

you’d think cubs fans would be better losers.

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 21-10 (.677)
Edmonds with Cubs: .309 / .356 / .515

by joeschmitt on Jun 19, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sue....when was the lasst time...

You took a long walk down Clark Street…..?

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 20, 2008 12:18 AM CDT up